NOC-led Study Paves the Way for Future Climate Models
Oceanography Center (NOC) has led a study to investigate gaps in knowledge of the biological carbon pump, in the hope of prioritizing which aspects should be included in future climate model developments, and the observations necessary to achieve that. The study, which was carried out with the Imperial College, University of Washington, University of Bern and Boston College is aiming to pave the way for more accurate modelling of future ocean carbon storage.Climate models aim to inform us about how the world will respond to climate change caused by increasing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. A critical
R&D: Robotics Advances Inside the ORCA Hub
mechanics of robotic systems are being developed as part of the Offshore Robotics for Certification of Assets (ORCA) Hub in Edinburgh. It’s a publicly funded project led by the Edinburgh Centre for Robotics (Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh), in collaboration with Imperial College London and the Universities of Oxford and Liverpool. We spoke with some of their specialists.First of all, what is robotics? Does that include remotely operated vehicles and autonomous underwater vehicles, for example?David Lane, Professor of Autonomous Systems Engineering, and Founding Director
Schmidt Appoints Virmani as Executive Director
,” said Eric Schmidt, co-founder of Schmidt Ocean Institute.Virmani previously worked as associate director of the Florida Institute of Oceanography and as a senior scientist at the Met Office, the United Kingdom’s national weather service.She has a bachelor’s degree in physics from Imperial College London, a master’s degree in atmospheric and marine environmental science from the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook and a doctorate in physical oceanography from the University of South Florida.Virmani will join the institute at the end of February and will be based in
Mitcham Appoints New Tech Positions
experience includes technology and engineering positions at Sonardyne International and Thales Underwater Systems. Meecham, who has published a number of articles concerning marine acoustic technology, holds an M.Sc. (P.C. Interfacing & Software Applications) and a B.Sc. in Physics from Imperial College, London, U.K.In his role, Dr Ramsay's initial focus will be to guide the development of the company's next generation bathymetric sonar system. He will also assist in promoting the company's products and technologies within the hydrographic industry and assist in identifying
Tracking Ship Emissions from Space
A new ground-breaking study by University College London (UCL) Energy Institute, Imperial College and the University of Oxford shows how satellite tracking could be used to monitor compliance with the upcoming IMO 0.5% sulfur emission regulations and Emission Control Areas (ECA).Research conducted by their own researchers, UCL Energy and the University of Oxford and published today in Geophysical Research Letters, has unveiled discoveries that appear important on many levels for they describe the impact of shipping emissions on the climate: because fossil fuel emission particles from ships affect the
ORCA Hub Readies Drones for Offshore Energy
;s GBP93m R&D funding on “Robotics and AI for Extreme Environments” through the Industry Strategic Challenge Fund (ISCF).The ORCA Hub is led by the Edinburgh Center for Robotics, a partnership between Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh. The consortium also includes Imperial College London, the University of Oxford and the University of Liverpool.Unveiling recent results at its third presentation to industry, the ORCA Hub showcased the application of 16 autonomous and semi-autonomous robotic solutions at ORE Catapult in Blyth, near Newcastle.Designed to boost safety, improve
ROVOP Joins ORCA Hub
(Offshore Robotics for Certification of Assets) Hub offshore robotics, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems development program. The ORCA Hub is a consortium of five universities – Heriot-Watt University, University of Edinburgh, University of Liverpool, University of Oxford and Imperial College London – that are working together to develop highly specialized robotics and AI technologies for the inspection, repair, maintenance and certification of offshore energy platforms and assets.The partnership will see ROVOP support the research the ORCA Hub is carrying out in the subsea
AgileTek Hires Two
and a promotion. Soo-hyeong Kim has joined the company as a Graduate Engineering Analyst, alongside Andrew Olson, who has taken on the role of Business Development Engineer. Kim previously worked at a computer aided engineering software provider, and Olson recently graduated from Imperial College London with a degree in Aerospace Engineering. The company is also building on recent successes in the Asian market, after securing a major cable and umbilicals contract in China. In recognition of the growing subsea market in Asia, further business development in this region will be
Paul Tooms Joins WFS Advisory Board
WFS Technology Ltd announced the appointment of Paul Tooms to the company’s advisory board. Paul studied mechanical engineering at Imperial College, London. After a brief spell working in diesel engine manufacture he joined BP as a drilling engineer, clocking up 25 years across BP Upstream before being appointed to Head of Subsea Discipline in 2005. He took over as Head of Engineering for BP Upstream in 2009, and was made a Distinguished Advisor in 2012 in recognition of his problem solving accomplishments. He retired from BP in 2014 and now works as a consultant
February 2024
